Deer Creek, MN vs Le Roy, MN

Deer Creek is moderately more affordable than Le Roy, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Deer Creek scores 55 compared to 61 for Le Roy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Le Roy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deer Creek is $388/month compared to $655/month in Le Roy — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Deer Creek has cheaper rent, Le Roy actually has lower median home values ($106,400 vs $123,100).

Median household income in Deer Creek is $55,000 compared to $51,250 in Le Roy (+7.3%). Deer Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer Creek spend roughly 8.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Le Roy.